Addeline Smith
Monmouth,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Warren County YMCA, excelling in customer service and pool safety. Expert in child supervision and parent communication, I significantly enhanced learning outcomes through innovative swim instruction techniques. Skilled in first aid and CPR, my vigilant approach ensured a safe swimming environment, consistently exceeding parent and employer expectations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Swim Lesson Instructor
Warren County Ymca
08.2020 - Current
- Taught students pool and water safety guidelines.
- Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Mentored and trained new swim instructors on best practices.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
Lifeguard
Warren County YMCA
04.2020 - Current
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Checked water readings regularly to keep chemicals at safe levels and avoid potential illnesses among patrons.
- Detailed safety rules and procedures regarding activities to customers and guests.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
- Cooperated fully with manager to identify areas of concern and ascertain reliable methods for remediation.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
Grounds Worker
Monmouth College
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monmouth-Roseville High School
Monmouth, IL05.2023
Skills
- Customer Service
- Group Instruction
- Child Supervision
- Pool safety
- Parent Communication
- Competitive swim instruction
- Stroke techniques
- Incident Reporting
- First aid and CPR instruction
Timeline
Grounds Worker
Monmouth College
05.2023 - 08.2024
Swim Lesson Instructor
Warren County Ymca
08.2020 - Current
Lifeguard
Warren County YMCA
04.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Monmouth-Roseville High School
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